The installation instructions and procedures contained in this specification must be strictly followed in order to provide a safe and effective fuel gas piping system. Minimum trench width will depend on site conditions and embedment materials. Design and installation guide gastite flexible gas piping. Jm eagle mdpe yellow gas pipe, uac 2000, is available in 1. This manual cannot take into account all situations or locations in which gastiteflashshield flexible gas piping will be installed. The homeflex fuel gas piping system employs corrugated, flexible, semirigid stainless steel tubing with brass attachment fittings terminating in npt pipe. How to properly use and install homeflex corrugated stainless steel tubing or csst. The sizing tables included in a listed piping systems manufacturers installation instructions. The conduit shall extend into an accessible portion of the building and, at the point where the conduit terminates in the building, the space between the conduit and the gas piping shall be scaled to prevent the possible entrance of a gas leakage, where the end sealing is of a type that will retain the full pressure of the pipe, the conduit shall be designed for the same pressure as the pipe.
Good practices for gas piping and appliance installations. Autoflare fittings gas pipe fittings csst fittings. It is arrived at by adding up the btu input of all appliances in the installation. Why do we need to be accurate with our pipe sizing. Standard construction specifications and drawings for. Chapter 7 underground installation of pe piping 267 figure 1 pipe trench note.
The dimensions shown here must be used and are minimal unless otherwise stated. When gas piping is installed in contact with the earth it must be. Find out why and follow pipe sizing calculations step by step. To provide a true underground gas piping solution, gastite has partnered with continental industries, inc. Need detailed information about tracpipecounterstrike flexible gas piping. Standard construction specifications and drawings for pipeline installation water operations office 1833 walters drive morristown, tn 37814 phone 423 58646 fax 423 5861241 commissioners. Only components provided or the specified by proflex, llc, for use as part of the fuel gas system are to be. Introduction to piping engineering by gerald may, p.
Viewdownload design and installation guide pdf english january 2019. Homeflex underground system design and installation. Improper installation or operation of the system may result in fire, explosion or asphyxiation. As a professional installer you have an obligation to know the product better than the customer. Only components provided or the specified by proflex, llc, for use as part of the fuel gas system are to be used in the installation. System design and installation manual is intended to assist the qualified gas pipe install er in the design, installation, and testing of the homeflex flexible gas piping system for. There are 4 components of medical gas systems that work together to deliver or remove. Installation of kps lpg pipe system is easy and quick compared to conventional steel pipe installations. Bvent is to be used to vent listed gas appliances intended to burn only gas. Pipe sizing tables or sizing equations in accordance with section 402. The homeflex fuel gas piping system employs corrugated, flexible, semi rigid stainless steel tubing with brass attachment fittings terminating in npt pipe. Gas installation guidelines for designers and builders. Meets astm d25, cell class per astm d3350, ppilisted material tr4 pe 24062708. A gasfired furnace for installation in a residential garage must be installed as specified in the.
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Specifications and requirements for gas installations. Tubing the tracpipe fuel gas piping system consists of corrugated, semirigid stainless steel tubing with brass mechanical attachment fittings terminating in npt pipe fittings for easy attachment to traditional black iron pipe systems and direct connections to gas appliances. Propex gas brass fitting range 7 propex gas pipe 9 propex gas installation 10. This guide outlines the permitted locations, positions, safe depths and distances the installation of your natural. How to install homeflex csst flexible gas pipe youtube. This document provides the user with general guidance when designing and installing fuel gas piping using flashshield flexible gas piping. This manual cannot take into account all situations or locations in which gastite flashshield flexible gas piping will be installed. Homeflex underground gas pipe is medium density polyethylene mdpe gas pipe. Propex gas dr fittings and pexalpex pipe 2 why depend on propex gas 3 propex gas 5 layer macro composite pipe 4 propex gas brass fittings 6 propex gas brass fitting range 7 propex gas pipe 9 propex gas installation 10 propex gas tools and accessories 11 other fitting systems 12. Where installed in or attached to a building or structure, metal piping systems, including gas piping, that is likely to. Service line installation standards 1 p a g e preface the information presented in this manual is provided as a guide to those installing, inspecting, and testing plastic natural gas service lines within. Our customers have come to expect our exceptional service and this gas service guidebook was written with that commitment in mind. Gas service guidebook southern california gas company socalgas. Download it now for descriptions of the tracpipe counterstrike system and its components, material usage and limitations, system configurations and sizing, installation practices, testing procedures, capacity tables, and safety and repair information.
The installation instructions and procedures contained in. Tools you will need materials you may need v gas line shutoff valve v pipe joint sealant or ulapproved pipe thread tape with teflon that resists action of natural and propane gases v flexible metal appliance connector 12 i. Proper installation needs to be flawless and work efficiently. Gas installation guidelines for designers and builders for domestic sites. Gas shutoff valve 12 or 34 gas pipe flexible option rigid pipe option in the commonwealth of massachusetts this product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. Where necessary to insert fittings in gas pipe that has been installed in a concealed location, the pipe shall be reconnected by welding, flanges, or the use of a rightleft. Polyethylene gas distribution piping shall be installed in accordance with cfr 49. Gas risers and transition fittings elster perfection. Metallic pipe installed underground requires additional and costly materials to protect the pipe.
Use of components from other gas piping systems other than those specified as part of the proflex. Flexible gas piping design guide and installation instructions. Gas risers and transition fittings 05 elster perfection transition fittings elster perfection transition fittings provide a pullout strength greater than the pe tubing to which they are connected. The codes that are referenced and the information provided in no sense relieves the customer of the responsibility to install gas piping and appliances in accordance.
To determine the gas input for each appliance use table or nameplate on appliance. The kps lpg pipe is a semi flexible plastic pipe, easily rolled out into the trenches of the station from end to end, and then connected to the tank and dispensers. It may be installed by heat fusion or mechanical fittings. Natural gas tariffs and the rules and regulations pertaining thereto are on file with the. May 19, 2014 how to properly use and install homeflex corrugated stainless steel tubing or csst. When using ball type gas shutoff valves, they shall be the thandle type. A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
Installation instructions tools you will need materials. Utilize the following resources to answer specific installation questions or improve design efficiencies. This manual covering the installation and maintenance of gas service lines, meter set assemblies, meters and regulators on customers premises, and the. The length of flue pipe could be a limiting factor. The goal is to provide applicants with the knowledge to effectively navigate through socalgass gas service establishment process including the legal, regulatory and safety background involved. The codes that are referenced and the information provided in no sense relieves the customer of the responsibility to install gas piping and appliances in accordance with the latest revisions of the applicable governing codes that are listed in section 2.
It is the customers responsibility to research and comply with any other applicable codeor standards pertaining to the installation of natural gas s piping and equipment. Schedule 40 metallic pipe gas natural inlet pressure less than 2 psi pressure drop. National electrical code nfpa 70 bonding of piping systems and exposed structural steel b other metal piping. This includes all safety precautions and related items. Thischaptershallgovernthedesign, installation, modification and maintenance of piping systems. A manual gas valve shall be installed ahead of all controls including the pilot gas valve on the following appliances. When groundwater levels are expected to reach above the pipe, the secondary initial backfill should be a continuation of the primary initial backfill in order to provide optimum pipe support. The user of this guide shall apply his professional criteria as well as the information provided by this guide. Tools you will need materials you may need v gas line shutoff valve v pipe joint sealant or ulapproved pipe thread tape with teflon that resists action of natural and propane gases v flexible. Viega megapressg with an hnbr sealing element is the first press fitting system for carbon steel pipe approved for use in gas and fuel oil applications. Upon completion, the work needs to be purged and tested for particulate matter and for carbon dioxide.
Driscoplex mdpe and hdpe pipe for gas distribution. Installation of csst gas piping systems connecticut. Forms 8 gas installation bid letter 64 forms grade and riser set back letter 65 forms 10 curb and. Polyethylene gas distribution piping shall be installed in accordance with cfr 49, part 192, subpart g mains, subpart h service lines, applicable codes and regulations and astm d. A full line of complementary fittings is available. The information presented in this manual is provided as a guide to those installing, inspecting. Pipe sizing between gas meter and appliance, or between 2nd stage regulator manifold and appliance in 2psi sytems. The kps lpg pipe is a semi flexible plastic pipe, easily rolled out into the trenches of the station from.
Medical gas systems installation and testing of nonflammable medical gas pipeline systems. Prior to actual installation, thoroughly familiarize yourself. The design guide and installation instructions includes everything you need to know. Gas piping shall be sized in accordance with one of the following. The most current version of this manual can be found on the peoples website at the following. Polyethylene gas piping systems are specifically engineered and certified for the underground environment. When groundwater levels are expected to reach above the pipe, the secondary initial backfill should be a continuation of the. A 5foot length is recommended for ease of installation but other lengths are acceptable. Medical gas systems installation you need to know for safety. The codes that are referenced and the information provided in no sense relieves the customer of the responsibility to. Gene jolley, member bryan dickerson, member lynn elkins, member. The information presented in this manual is provided as a guide to those installing, inspecting, and testing plastic natural gas service lines within the peoples service territory.